From Mine to Market – ESG, Decarbonisation, and Supply Chain Integrity

Mining and processing raw materials pose substantial environmental risks. This session provides an overview of the environmental risks associated with mining activities, including climate change-related risks, air and water pollution, and impact on biodiversity. It examines tools and approaches to assess and mitigate these risks, focusing on sustainable environmental assessments, decarbonisation frameworks, traceability from mines to markets, and circular economy approaches.

Particular attention will be given to the growing role of AI and blockchain in ESG compliance, and how Eurasian mining companies are adapting to increasingly stringent international standards while remaining competitive.